Troxler EGauge 4590, Manual Of Operation And Instruction

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The Model 4590 uses a low-level gamma-ray source and a
highly efficient gamma-ray detector. Ensure that there are no
other nuclear gauges within 30 feet (10 meters) of this
equipment while in use. An excess of background radiation from
a nearby gauge may affect the accuracy of the reading.
The
Status
function (see page 3–9) allows you to view selected
information concerning the current gauge status and setup. To
access the
Status
function, press the
〈
STATUS
〉
key. Check the
gauge’s current status before taking measurements.
Remember to take a standard count at least once each day the
gauge is to be used (see page 4–2). A background count
performed after the density count, should be done at the first
test site each day and any time the material being measured
or the environment changes.
The gauge can store measurement results in files (memory
locations) called
projects
. For information on creating and
activating project files, refer to Chapter 8. Upon completion of a
measurement, the results can be stored either automatically by
enabling the
Auto-Store
function (see page 8–12) or manually by
using the
Store
function (see page 8–14).
CAUTION
When not taking measurements, always keep the
source rod in the SAFE position. The source rod on the
gauge automatically retracts to the SAFE position when
the gauge is lifted by the handle.